After a TV documentary appeared to question whether Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic used the drug Ozempic to lose weight, a storm of criticism and outrage broke out among LA Lakers supporters.
Online, this sparked a heated discussion on how the media treats NBA players and how they act with total impunity. In a Today Show interview, a reporter directly asked Doncic if he used Ozempic to shed pounds during the vacation. Despite Doncic’s lack of response and simple smile, the video quickly went viral on social media, sparking a discussion that is still going strong today.
Nah man this is CRAZY
Luka Doncic went on the Today show and they asked him if he using Ozempic lmaoo 😭😭pic.twitter.com/bQEMPFK53f
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) July 30, 2025
NBA viewers and fans, particularly Lakers supporters, were quick to criticize the question as disrespectful and incorrect. Their words were “disrespectful,” “invasive,” and “completely uncalled for.”
One Lakers fan wrote on X, “Would they ask LeBron James or Kobe Bryant that?” “No way,” he replied.
This has revived the popular opinion on how the media portrays athletes, particularly when it comes to their appearance or health. Critics claim it is inappropriate to speculate about a player’s use of medications, particularly those related to body image.
